12 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1909
Page
1
In St Louis on February 9 the Lemp divorce trial resumed with Mrs. Lemp under cross examination. She remained poised and direct while the crowd waited outside, extra bailiffs on duty. She said she had not divulged the true cause of injuries to her father and others because she was ashamed.
The Vinita business leaders and citizens planned to appear before the legislature to advocate locating the state hospital for the insane at Vinita. Figures named include Oliver Bagby J W Orr W P Farley T M Buffington Lucian Buffington John Thomason F S E Amos E Lahman T A Chandler T T Wimer Dr J W B Suutemen and N Williamson among others.
Falling temperatures sweep the region as winds rise, matching last week's storm in intensity. Readings include Kansas City five degrees above zero, Concordia two below, Oklahoma City twelve above, Fort Smith twenty eight, Amarillo ten above, and Omaha three above as blizzard conditions prevail.
Rochester N Y Feb 9 George Sampson father of Harry Sampson whose wife was a resignéd at Lyons N Y late yesterday charged with the murder of her husband was found dead in bed at his home in Palmyra N Y this morning He was a brother of the late Rear Admiral Sampson and an important witness for the prosecution of his daughter in law His death is believed to be the result of natural causes.
A blaze at the Ballard apartment building on Fifty First Street and Jefferson Avenue injures several women this afternoon. Medics report that about 150 people were moved to safety or treated at the scene. The fire's origin and full extent remain under investigation by Chicago fire investigators.
King Edward of Bingland with Queen Alexandra arrived in Berlin from London this morning and received a hearty welcome from the German Emperor and authorities. The two sovereigns embraced and kissed, signaling cordial ties between the nations.
Sheriff Ridenhour and county officials will travel to Guthrie tonight to oppose proposed salary cuts by the state legislature. The group includes sheriffs and county recorters as they seek to halt reductions in their pay.
Guthrie Feb 9 The State Insurance Department has become a vital revenue source and protection for Oklahomans as it exposes unsafe institutions and drives wildcat companies from the state. A bill by Senator Boddie, reflecting ideas from State Commissioner T J McComb, has passed the Senate and awaits House committee action. McComb advocates a resident agent law.
In Muskogee on February 9 a confrontation occurred between Traction Company workers laying track and police who tried to halt the work. Superintendent Ry Lang sustained two broken ribs, with other men reportedly involved in the disturbance.
Paris February 9 France and Germany signed a far reaching agreement on Morocco ending years of strain. The pact guarantees Morocco’s territorial integrity and sets terms to prevent disputes between the two nations over the region.
Washington February 10 The Navy Department reports no advices indicating a collision between the battleship Georgia and another Atlantic fleet battleship.
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for bank statements from all national banks as of close of business February 5. The notice in Washington requests detailed condition reports to assess financial stability across institutions.
Pupils suffer as a town center school remains open with more rooms dismissed creating extra work for teachers. The high school art enrollment sits near 40 with at least 18 advancing to the third year next year. Freshmen begin rhetoric and expect to complete half the course this year. The basketball team travels to Claremore next Thursday seeking another win while Tilsa hopes to play here, but finances prevent hosting the game.
The Chieftain owners plan a daily Vinita weekly sized paper using Oklahoma's first Linotype machine. The system turns copy into set lines, composing pages with one operator, promising faster printing and a fuller local daily for Vinita and surrounding towns.
The special election on a $24,000 bond to buy the Auditorium building and block proceeds with strong indications it will pass. Voter turnout by ward reached 120 in the first, 180 in the second, 160 in the third, and 123 in the fourth.
A ferry steamer operating between Willoughby Spit and Point Comfort burned at the Willoughby pier. The blaze trapped three crew members who perished in their bunks, according to Associated Press dispatches from Norfolk Virginia.
Linculn Nebraska February 4 railways street cars and telegraph companies struggle as a statewide blizzard moves in turning to snow. The wind roared at high speeds and temperatures fell, crippling transportation and communication networks across towns and counties.
Northwest Missouri faces renewed blizzard conditions on February 1 as extreme cold and heavy snow strangle livestock and raise concerns for farmers. The cold snap continues to inflict hardship on cattle and other livestock across the region.
Guthrie February 9 Oklahoma reports the Free Employment Agency, a labor department branch, has achieved the highest placement percentage of unemployed since July 1 1908. Compared with other states, Oklahoma shows more applications filed and more positions secured, despite limited employer appreciation of the bureau's usefulness.
Mrs Ruth May Swift Evers, daughter of the late Gustav Swift, was granted a divorce from Ernest H Evers by Judge Gilens today in Chicago. The case details indicate the charge against Evers involved deviation.
In St Louis on February 1 Associated Press reports the plaintiff Mrs. Lillies Handsii Lemp’s case against Wic. J. Lemp Jr. was nearing completion. The morning session began with servant testimony about conditions in the Lemp home as evidence was set to conclude within a few hours.
The House passed a bill after lengthy consideration yesterday to govern the Panama Canal Zone and authorize construction of the canal, signaling government control over the area and project.
Manette Walsh remained seriously ill in Rariion City Missouri with no change in her condition reported this morning.
Topeka Kansas February C Special master E D McKeever filed a supreme court report enjoining J T Harsha Mayor Hutchinson and WH Dixenchief polis from exercising the rights of corporations in a case concerning levying tribute on joints and legal resorts based on a supreme court ruling today.
State Senator G. O. Johnson is dead and Senator P. J. Yeager of Tulsa is dying from presumed natural gas inhalation after a jet was left open. Both men were found unconscious when responders arrived. Johnson died, Yeager gave a partial statement about waking in the night and seeking air.
New Orleans prepared to greet President-Elect Taft as he is expected to land Thursday afternoon on his return trip from Panama. The arrival time remains several hours away but the city is already abuzz with plans to welcome the visiting leader.
A crowd of Vinita leaders gathered this morning to press for securing the hospital location at the Invane price. Notables present included W. Eb, Halgell, ex-chief Thos Buffington, James Orr, JK Lb. Orr, H. Orr, Dr. Witmer, Sheriff Ridenhour, 4 3 Thomason, Chas Layman, and IF. S. Amos. Jim Orr declared they would take the hospital home with them. Gutherle otetben
A fire originating in the basement of a four story building at the corner of Tenth and Walnut in Kaunas City damaged Associated Arena and nearby shops. Jones & Son crockery store sustained losses around eighty five thousand dollars while Kenan City Mente company incurred about thirty thousand in damages.
President Roosevelt left Washington for Hodgeville to lead a memorial event honoring Abraham Lincoln. The trip follows his schedule as chief executive while the nation marks the memory of the Union’s leader.
The Senate Judiciary Committee today considered the nomination for Secretary of State. Supporters foresee possible confirmation, while critics question eligibility and the process. The outcome depends on Senate action and the administration's guidance.
Dr Neer, prison physician, has been appointed by RW Dick, superintendent of the Oklahoma state penitentiary, with endorsement from the Chieftain and other local leaders in Vinita. The notice outlines authority and support for the appointment.
The volume by State Auditor M. G. Trapp outlines the financial condition of Oklahoma and presents department by department estimates for the 1911 biennium. It lists figures for Lieut Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Auditor, Treasurer, and many state agencies, totaling essential expenditures and anticipated deficits through June 30, 1911.
Taft’s party travels aboard the Birmingham arriving near Port Eads and heading upriver toward New Orleans. A breezy spring day marks the opening of Taft’s visit with crowds awaiting the reception. Wireless reports placed the Birmingham and Taft group at Charlette and Piaveuve before noon, with estimated arrival in New Orleans around mid afternoon.
An Associated Press notice from Kansas City reports Miss Walsh remains in alarming condition as medical teams monitor her status. The dispatch cites hospital and regional officials confirming the critical condition and ongoing medical treatment.
A bankruptcy petition was filed in Pittsburgh by a private creditor named in the document. The petition lists Alabama and Oberst and claims a debt related to ARhOntit. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
Lemp divorce trial progresses in St Louis Missouri with deposition testimony conducted. Details include several witness statements and procedural steps as lawyers summarize evidence and prepare for further hearings.
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